Mangalam Cement (BOM:502157) Days Payable: 155.90 (As of Mar. 2026) — 24% Above Median

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BOM:502157 Mangalam Cement Ltd BOM:502157
63 GF Score
Price ₹987.75
GF Value ₹816.84
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Mangalam Cement Days Payable?

Mangalam Cement BOM:502157 +0.20% 63 Days Payable is 155.90 as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 125.56. GuruFocus rates BOM:502157 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹816.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 395 Building Materials companies, Mangalam Cement ranks better than 92.91% on this metric.

Mangalam Cement's average Accounts Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹2,020 Mil. Mangalam Cement's Cost of Goods Sold for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ₹1,182 Mil. Hence, Mangalam Cement's Days Payable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 155.90.

The historical rank and industry rank for Mangalam Cement's Days Payable or its related term are showing as below:

BOM:502157' s Days Payable Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 85.43   Med: 125.56   Max: 329.66
Current: 326.8

During the past 13 years, Mangalam Cement's highest Days Payable was 329.66. The lowest was 85.43. And the median was 125.56.

BOM:502157's Days Payable is ranked better than
92.91% of 395 companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 69.35 vs BOM:502157: 326.80

Mangalam Cement's Days Payable declined from Mar. 2025 (171.84) to Mar. 2026 (155.90). It may suggest that Mangalam Cement accelerated paying its suppliers.


Mangalam Cement Days Payable Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Mangalam Cement's Days Payable can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Mangalam Cement Days Payable Chart

Mangalam Cement Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Days Payable
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Mangalam Cement Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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BOM:502157 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Days Payable Comparison

For the Building Materials subindustry, Mangalam Cement's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Mangalam Cement Days Payable vs Building Materials Industry

For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Mangalam Cement's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Mangalam Cement's Days Payable falls into.


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Mangalam Cement Days Payable Calculation

Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.

Mangalam Cement's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Days Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable /Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (A: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (A: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (2563.225 + 2020.299) / 2 ) / 2725.175*365
=2291.762 / 2725.175*365
=306.95

Mangalam Cement's Days Payable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Average Accounts Payable / Cost of Goods Sold*Days in Period
=( (Accounts Payable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Payable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count ) / Cost of Goods Sold (Q: Mar. 2026 )*Days in Period
=( (0 + 2020.299) / 1 ) / 1182.476*365 / 4
=2020.299 / 1182.476*365 / 4
=155.90

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Days Payable →
What does a Days Payable of 155.90 mean?
Mangalam Cement (BOM:502157) has a Days Payable of 155.90 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Mangalam Cement and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 125.56. Over the past decade, Mangalam Cement's Days Payable has ranged from 85.43 to 329.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Mangalam Cement ranks #28 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Mangalam Cement's Days Payable too high?
Mangalam Cement's current Days Payable of 155.90 is 24% above median its 10-year median of 125.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 85.43 to a high of 329.66. The Building Materials industry median Days Payable is 69.35. Mangalam Cement's value of 155.90 is 124.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mangalam Cement ranks #28 out of 395 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mangalam Cement has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mangalam Cement's Days Payable compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Mangalam Cement ranks #28 out of 395 companies for Days Payable. This places Mangalam Cement in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Payable is 69.35. Mangalam Cement's value of 155.90 is 124.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Mangalam Cement's own Days Payable has ranged from 85.43 to 329.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 125.56 vs. the industry median of 69.35, Mangalam Cement has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Payable for a Building Materials company?
The median Days Payable among Building Materials companies is 69.35, based on 395 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Mangalam Cement's current Days Payable of 155.90 is 124.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on Mangalam Cement and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Days Payable is 69.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mangalam Cement's current Days Payable is 155.90, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 125.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mangalam Cement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mangalam Cement (BOM:502157) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹816.84, compared to a current price of ₹987.75 — trading 20.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 155.90, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 125.56 and 124.8% above the Building Materials industry median of 69.35. Mangalam Cement's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Mangalam Cement (BOM:502157), the current Days Payable is 155.90 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Mangalam Cement (BOM:502157) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mangalam Cement stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ₹987.75 is trading 20.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹816.84. GuruFocus considers Mangalam Cement to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BOM:502157:

  • Days Payable: 155.90 (24% above median its 10-year median of 125.56)
  • GF Value™: ₹816.84 vs. price of ₹987.75 (20.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 9 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 124.8% above the Building Materials median (#28 of 395)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:502157 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Mangalam Cement Business Description

Other Exchanges MANGLMCEM:India
Address 9/1 R.N. Mukherjee Road, Birla Building, 10th Floor, Kolkata, WB, IND, 700 001
Mangalam Cement Ltd is a cement company in India. The company is engaged in the production and sale of cement in North India. The company offers a wide range of quality products including Portland Pozzolana Cement, 43 Grade Cement, and 53 Grade Cement, which are offered under the brand name of Birla Uttam Cement.
63GF Score

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